Examining medications that impact systemic and ocular health

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Bill Townsend, OD, FAAO, recently gave a presentation at the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014 in Denver, CO, titled "Good drugs, bad reactions."

Bill Townsend, OD, FAAO, recently gave a presentation at the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014 in Denver, CO, titled "Good drugs, bad reactions." Dr. Townsend sat down with Optometry Times to discuss some of the medications that can impact both systemic and ocular health. 

Generic vs. brand-name drugs-different but still safe

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